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Rochdale Borough Council Care Homes

Rochdale Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 23:32.

Opportunity overview

This specification is intended for inclusion within an Open Framework agreement designed to deliver comprehensive flexible, adaptive and transformative care and support services to individuals residing in the borough. The Open Framework will be organised into separate lots, facilitating the commissioning of both residential and nursing care provision, with the overarching aim of enabling people to age and live well in their community.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Residential Care£384m
  • Residential Dementia Care£384m
  • General Nursing Care£384m
  • Nursing Dementia Care£384m
  • Short-Term Provision£384m
  • Innovation£384m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN806900
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Is Accelerated
Yes
Accelerated Rationale
Light touch contract

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
See documentation
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
20 Mar 2026, 14:00

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Mar 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
30 Mar 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Residential Care
Description
Standard residential care within a care home setting. It is designed to support individuals who require assistance with daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, and medication, but do not have significant nursing needs or nursing needs that cannot be met by community District Nurses
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
384,000,000
Amount
384,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Pass/Fail

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Pass/Fail
Description
All questions are Pass/Fail

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
24 Months
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Residential Dementia Care
Description
Residential care for people with a formal diagnosis of dementia, where dementia is the primary care need. Services are delivered by staff trained in dementia care, ensuring a supportive environment that minimises distress and maximises quality of life. The care home will offer adapted environments, meaningful activities, and support for families, with regular reviews to adapt care as the condition progresses. The service should include appropriate equipment to support mobility, safety, and independence, ensuring it is well maintained and suited to individual needs
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
384,000,000
Amount
384,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Pass/Fail

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Pass/Fail
Description
All questions are Pass/Fail

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
24 Months
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
General Nursing Care
Description
Standard nursing care supports individuals with more complex health needs that require 24-hour nursing oversight, such as those with chronic illnesses, mobility issues, or requiring regular medical interventions. Registered nurses are always on site to provide clinical care, manage medications, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
384,000,000
Amount
384,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Pass/Fail

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Pass/Fail
Description
All questions are Pass/Fail

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
24 Months
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Nursing Dementia Care
Description
Nursing dementia care is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals with a primary diagnosis of dementia who also require nursing intervention. The service integrates specialist dementia care with round-the-clock registered nursing support, designed to meet the complex and evolving needs of residents whose conditions are further complicated by chronic or acute physical health challenges
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
384,000,000
Amount
384,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Pass/Fail

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Pass/Fail
Description
All questions are Pass/Fail

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
24 Months
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Short-Term Provision
Description
Provision of Respite Care, Short-Term Placements and Discharge to Assess (D2A) services. These services are designed to support individuals during periods of transition, enabling timely hospital discharge and promoting recovery and independence. Providers must adopt a reablement approach that empowers individuals to regain confidence in everyday skills, promotes independence, minimises reliance on long?term care, and delivers improved health and wellbeing outcomes. The aim is to deliver safe, person centered , and flexible care that prioritises wellbeing, continuity, and dignity at every stage of support.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
384,000,000
Amount
384,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Pass/Fail

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Pass/Fail
Description
All questions are Pass/Fail

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
24 Months
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Innovation
Description
This lot actively promotes collaborative working with the Council to co-design, trial, and evaluate pioneering solutions in the delivery of 24-hour care. Providers are encouraged to propose and develop innovative models that address unmet needs or persistent challenges within the current system. Potential areas of innovation may include, but are not limited to: • Integration of Technology Enabled Care (TEC): For example, remote monitoring devices, telehealth consultations, digital medication management systems, and assistive technologies to enhance safety, independence, and real-time communication between care teams, individuals, and families. • Novel Service Delivery Models: Initiatives such as flexible staffing arrangements, mobile multidisciplinary teams, or community-based hubs that provide rapid outreach and wraparound support, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions or support timely discharge. • Targeted Interventions for Specific Challenges: Projects focused on reducing social isolation, supporting people with complex needs, or improving transitions between care settings. This may involve peer support programmes, befriending schemes, or collaborative partnerships with voluntary and community organisations. • Use of Data and Analytics: Leveraging data to identify trends, predict risk, and tailor interventions, thereby improving outcomes and resource allocation
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
384,000,000
Amount
384,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Pass/Fail

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Pass/Fail
Description
All questions are Pass/Fail

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
24 Months

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
L-2
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 4
Id
021591-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 Mar 2026, 08:11
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Rochdale Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PXXD-6682-MDRX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXXD-6682-MDRX

Address

Street Address
Number One Riverside
Locality
Rochdale
Postal Code
OL16 1XU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD37

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Rochdale · UKD37 · OL16 1XU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 021591-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·